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THE MU3IC TRADE REVIEW
STEGER & SONS PIANO CAR LINE CO.
J. H. McKANNON BUYS INTEREST.
Bates Pedal Extension and Foot-Rest Pos-
New Company Organized to Own and Operate
sesses Such Individual Features That It Will
Special Cars Made and Specially Fitted for
Help the Dealer Sell Pianos in Homes Where
the Shipment of Pianos—Thrilling Incident
There Are Children—Cannot Fail to be Ap-
in Which Steger Piano Figures.
preciated if Brought to Public Notice.
WILL HELP TO SELL PIANOS.
In the McKannon Music Co., of Denver, Col
Knabe-Angelus Line to be "Pushed."
J. H. McKannon has purchased a half interest
of the $30,000 stock of the McKannon Music Co.,
Denver, Col. Mr. McKannon recently went to
(Special to The Keview.)
A device for which a prospective customer ex-
Denver from Burlington, Vt, and at the time was
Steger, 111., July 23, 1906. not in the best of health, but recently he has re-
ists in every home possessing children and a
Steger & Sons have placed an order with the gained old-time vigor, and intends to push busi-
piano, and which will aid in selling pianos in
American
Car Co. for a large number of private ness in a large way. The McKannon concern in-
homes where there are children and no piano,
should certainly prove an attractive proposition cars in which hereafter all shipments of pianos tend to give especial attention to the development
from the Steger factories will be made. This will of their trade in Knabe-Angelus and Emerson-
to every progressive piano dealer.
Such a device is the Bates pedal extension and lead to the formation of a new company to be Angelus pianos in Colorado and two adjacent
foot-rest, an invention of comparatively recent in- styled the Steger & Sons Piano Car Line Co., to States. They also represent the Angelus, and dur-
troduction, but which is proving a big success own and operate the cars.
ing the recent visit of Ambassador Edgar, of the
These cars will be high grade furniture cars, Wilcox & White Co., to Denver, he received a
with many of the strongest piano houses in the
country, bearing the indorsement of all promi- especially constructed to guard against weather- large order from the McKannon Co. for his line.
nent instructors, and is in use in nearly all of exposure, and will be especially fitted with im-
the most widely known conservatories of music. proved harness device, thus ensuring safe de- C. N. GUTTENBERGER'S GOOD REPORT.
This little machine, which is shown in the ac- livery.
Inasmuch as they can never be used except Piano Business Below Mason & Dixon's Line
companying illustrations, is perfectly adapted to
in Fine Shape.
the work intended; it fits directly over the pedals for clean, high-grade product, and be proof
of any piano, without the use of screws or fasten- against dampness, pianos are sure to arrive in
C. N. Guttenberger, manager of the F. A. Gut-
ings of any kind. All parts coming in contact the best condition. The cars will be painted blue, tenberger Co., the well-known piano merchants
with
lettering
in
white,
"Steger
&
Sons
Piano
with the piano are cushioned and there is no
of Macon, Ga., was a visitor to New York last
possible way in which it can injure the instru- Car Line." Prompt service will thus be always week, and expressed himself in very optimistic
guaranteed.
Yards
and
repair
shops
for
these
ment. Its distinguishing feature is its perfect
terms regarding trade conditions below the Ma-
adjustability, enabling the child of whatever age cars will be maintained at Steger, 111.
The Steger Herald prints a long letter re- son and Dixon line. The Guttenberger house
or size to secure proper foot support and easy
ceived
by J. V. Steger from Manager George S. handle the Weber, Sohmer, Kranich & Bach, Mc-
access to the pedals.
Glen, of the Columbine Music Co., Pueblo, Col., Phail and the Smith & Barnes pianos, and have
relating a thrilling incident in which Manager built up a very excellent business with this line.
J. S. Glen, the Columbine manager at Montrose, There has been a tremendous demand for the
Col., and a Steger piano figured prominently. In Kranich & Bach, however, and Mr. Guttenberger
delivering a Steger piano the route lay over some reports having doubled his business in these in-
steep mountain roads. A mountain lion sprang struments during the past year. Player-pianos
out of a clump of brush and ran across the road are also becoming strong favorites in Mr. Gutten-
m front of the team. The horses became fright- berger's territory, and in view of the improved
ened, upset the wagon and the piano was thrown crop conditions he expects some large sales the
FRONT VIEW.
down the hillside a hundred and twenty-five feet, coming fall and winter.
The manifold advantages are apparent. Its use finally lodging on a large rock. A party of cow-
COLBY PIANO CO. ELECT OFFICERS.
enables children to begin music lessons at the boys opportunely made their appearance, and
proper age, to be elevated on the piano stool so with the aid of their lasso ropes and ponies the
The Colby Piano Co., at their recent annual
that they can read the notes on the sheet music piano was finally pulled up the steep bank, and
without difficulty, have perfect control over the as neither horses nor wagon had been injured, meeting elected the following officers: George F.
keyboard, sit squarely upon the piano stool and was delivered to its destination. To the sur- Diehl, president, treasurer and general manager;
use the pedals. They thus possess all the ad- prise of every one it was uninjured, with the ex- Turner W. Shacklett, vice-president, and Edward
vantages of an adult, and with the perfect foot ception of a few bruises, and was used that L. Wardsworth, secretary. The business report
support afforded can practice indefinitely without night at a party at the home of the purchaser, for the year was most satisfactory, viewed from
,
who has since been an enthusiastic Steger every standpoint.
fatigue or injury to the health.
booster.
August Peters, a piano dealer of Benton Har-
bor, Mich., has inaugurated a voting contest that
Herbert Haken, who for the past three years will last until August 15. The church getting
conducted a jewelry and music store in Sedalia, the most votes will be presented with a $300 Kim-
Mo., sold his stock out at auction last week, and ball piano, Mr. Peters being the agent for these
instruments.
retired from that line of business.
s
BACK VIKW.
It has been the experience of the manufactur-
ers of this device that when the music teachers
have its merits explained to them, they give it
their immediate and hearty approval. In cases
where the teacher objects to the beginner pedal-
ing at the start, this device is just the thing for
the reason that it can be adjusted instantly so
that the pedals cannot be used. The invaluable
foot rest feature remains, and as soon as the
child reaches the age when the teacher wishes
the pedals used they are instantly released and
placed at the pupil's disposal. Another advan-
tage of this device is that it saves the piano from
damage by the restless swinging feet of the lit-
tle performer.
It is made in two styles and is furnished in
either solid mahogany, walnut, ebony or oak,
finely finished and artistically upholstered. All
the iron work is nickel plated or enameled. It
should soon become a staple article in the music
trade and prove a good seller and money maker.
The Bates Manufacturing Co., 21st and Rock-
well streets, Chicago, are the manufacturers.
F. Wilson, of the piano importing firm of J.
Wagstaff & Sons, Johannesburg, South Africa, is
about to make a trip to Europe and America
with the view of selecting new models.
The piano factory of Lepage & Fils, Ste.
Therese, Can., was damaged by fire last Saturday
to the extent of $10,000.
THE NEW UDELL CATALOG
should be in the hands of every wide-awake
Music Dealer. This new catalog has just
been issued and contains the choicest selec-
tions ever offered to the trade. There aie
57 Sheet Music Cabinets $10.00 and under.
Every cabinet has strong selling features.
This New Catalog also shows a nice col-
lection of
Piano Player Music Roll Cabinets.
Write to-day for this New Udell Catalog.
We also make large lines of good selling
Disk and Cylinder Record Cabinets,
Music Box Tune Sheet Cabinets,
shown in a separate catalog.
THE UDELL WORKS,
1240 West Twenty-eighth Street,
INDIANAPOLIS",
U.
S.
A.